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AL HB371

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Paramore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Pike County Judge of Probate to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court for cases originally filed in Pike County Probate Court
  • Requires the judge of probate to be a licensed attorney in Alabama to exercise this expanded jurisdiction
  • Grants the probate judge the same power and authority as a circuit court judge when handling these cases, with Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure applying
  • Amendment is self-executing but allows the Legislature to enact additional implementing laws if needed
  • Requires voter approval to become part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; passed the House on February 12, 2026 and the Senate on February 24, 2026

Legislative Description

Pike County, judge of probate; authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions, Constitutional Amendment

Pike County

Last Action

Enacted

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation2/12/2026
Local Legislation2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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